If you caught this post on “2017 Plans” last month, then you know I stopped doing monthly “goal” posts just about as quickly as I started. The perfectionist in me came out in full force trying to reach the goals I had made oh so public. While I do think it's important to set goals, and my blog is definitely a nice revenue stream for me, watching it grow and flying by the seat of my pants a little has been what keeps it fun!
Here is a quick look back on January 2017 from a personal standpoint:
– This month took a serious emotional toll on me. Between politics and people, it feels like the month of ego's run rampant and negativity everywhere I turn. This month consisted of a lot of beach time, binge watching, Mexican food, pizza, and tea —> basically my self-care mega-load.
– This year my word is “organized” — Oprah said she used to have a guiding word each year, but she found that whatever she themed her year as she got a bunch of stuff that tested the ish out of it… Which basically feels like what's happening in my life. Due to the emotional rollercoaster, my organizational skills have gotten all flipped upside down. If you are struggling and feel like you keep hitting set back after set back, just know you are not alone.
Which leads me to something new I am trying at the start of each month: a quick themed round-up of past posts on TCM!
This months post are to help you go from feeling totally lost and overwhelmed to just simply confused — haha see what I did there? Confused millennial and all that jazz ?.
5 Signs It's Time To Take A Step Back
Coping With Anxiety In Real Life
3 Ways Simplifying Your Life Can Boost Happiness
How To Write Your Life's Mission Statement
3 Secrets To Believing In Yourself
How Millennials Can Figure Out What To Do With Their Lives
3 Areas To Focus On When Feeling Lost As A Millennial
Top 10 New Posts From January:
*These are the top 10 from what was posted in January only, not top 10 overall.
5 Cleaning Hacks For Other Confused Millennials
3 Areas To Focus On When Feeling Lost As A Millennial
The Confused Millennial's Guide to Wedding Details
5 Conversations To Have Before Getting Engaged
How To Create An At Home Photography Studio On A Budget
3 Ways Simplifying Your Life Can Boost Happiness
Loving Lately & Bachelor Week 4 Recap
Ask Rachel: How To Overcome The “First Post Jitters” As A New Blogger
Loving Lately & Bachelor Week 1 Recap
Dress Similar: Black & White | Similar Scarf: Ombre & Jacquard & Cable | Similar Hat: Cheaper Option & More Expensive | Shoes
January Posts for Forbes:
3 Benefits Companies Can Provide To Boost Work-Life Balance
Can Re-Framing Resilience Improve Work-Life Balance?
Why Companies Should Encourage Millennials To Take Bleisure Trips
Millennial Parents, 5 Tips To Successfully Work Part-Time Remotely
3 Millennial Myths Debunked By A Gen X'er
By now, most people have let the ‘restart’ part of January fly by 😛 and I always keep my goals to myself ha! Then no one will know.
lol love it Nicole!
This is one of my favorite roundups yet. Definitely bookmarking to come back and read these.
Aweee thank you so much Kirsten!!! <3 <3
I love this roundup! I read a couple of these and bookmarked some more for the future!
Yay! That makes me so happy Silvia!! <3 Thank you!
Girl — these pictures are GORGEOUS. HOLY COW!! I love these posts!
haha thank you Taylor <3
I totally agree on seeing so much negativity this month! I just result to reading to get away from it 🙂
I’ve been reading too to escape from it! And I NEVER read!
My boyfriend could really use these right now. He’s feeling really lost in his path, and I think it’s extra hard for him because I seem to know what I want to be mine.
Yeah, I know what thats like… Hope he finds some clarity soon! I find that a lot of men are really struggling with finding their path recently… I know my husband feels like he is. It’s tough
Def need to check these posts out! Really needed this lately.
xoxo,
Amy | Pastel N Pink
Hope some of them help Amy <3 Sending you positive vibes <3
Those Bachelor recaps! So good. Can we agree that having The Bachelor return to TV was the best part of January?
Such a great roundup! I don’t always share my goals with everyone because sometimes I get nervous about people judging me or thinking my goals are silly.
This is exactly what I need right now. Definitely going to be coming back to read these